For Melatonin we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Anti-Aging, Holistic, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Huntingtons Disease, Nutrition, Prader-Willi Syndrome and Supplements.

Melatonin (Anti-Aging)

The hormone made in the pineal gland that controls circadian rhythms. It is also a powerful antioxidant for hydroxyl free radicals.

Melatonin (Holistic)

hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain and released mainly at night in the absence of light on the retina. Regulates the onset and timing of sleep and seasonal changes in the body such as winter weight gain. Levels of melatonin decline with age. Melatonin is being investigated as a sleep promoter and to prevent or reduce jet lag. Synthetic melatonin and melatonin derived from bovine pineal glands are available as over-the-counter dietary supplements. Melatonin occurs naturally in some foods but in fairly small amounts. Reported side effects include reduced fertility, inhibition of male sexual drive, hypothermia, damage to the retina. Some physicians and scientists advise against taking melatonin as a long-term supplement.

Melatonin (Hormone Replacement Therapy)

The hormone made in the pineal gland that controls circadian rhythms. It is also a powerful antioxidant for hydroxyl free radicals.

Melatonin (Huntingtons Disease)

A compound that is believed to decrease the presence of beta-amyloid fibrils, but has little or no success in inhibiting huntingtin protein aggregation.

Melatonin (Nutrition)

Hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates circadian rhythms; helps induce sleep and acts as an antioxidant.

Melatonin (Prader-Willi Syndrome)

A hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain.

Melatonin (Supplements)

A natural hormone available in synthetic form for supplementation. Used extensively as a sleep aid.

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